Minnesota Vikings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 10

NFL analyst believes the Vikings could look at upside to fix quarterback, while stating the obvious about Kevin O'Connell's plan

After a disastrous 9-8 season as you can possibly have, the Minnesota Vikings know they can't keep the status quo at quarterback going into the 2026 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 10

Adding Immediate Contributors With a Vikings Three-Round Mock Draft

The Super Bowl is behind us, which means the NFL is officially on to the 2026 season. And while there are still all kinds of decisions to be made on veteran players in March, a lot of the attention now ramps up on April's NFL draft.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Vikings predicted to replace J.J. McCarthy with $230 million QB

Rumors have emerged regarding the possibility of the Vikings seeking a new quarterback.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 10

What If the Vikings Are the Team Pushing to Expand Tradable Draft Picks?

The Vikings just witnessed Sam Darnold lift the Lombardi Trophy less than a year after letting him walk in free agency. Having already stated a desire to bring in a veteran to compete with J.J.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

Minnesota Vikings News / HITC / February 10

Stephen A. Smith accused Vikings of fumbling Sam Darnold, but he told them to pick JJ McCarthy

Stephen A. Smith launched a fierce criticism of the Minnesota Vikings after Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl success. The ESPN analyst accused the franchise of mishandling the quarterback position by allowing Darnold to leave in favor of J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Minnesota Vikings Mock Offseason 1.0: Smart free agency acquisitions highlight first offseason post Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

This is a critical offseason for the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Kevin O'Connell is entering his fifth season with the Vikings, and there are no more excuses for him since they fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

Stephen A Smith News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 9

Stephen A. Smith Puts Kevin O'Connell on the Hot Seat After Sam Darnold's Super Bowl

Any Vikings fan watching Sunday's Super Bowl was focused on one storyline: Sam Darnold winning a ring in his first season after Minnesota let him walk in free agency.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 8

Minnesota Vikings options at quarterback next season just got more interesting

We know the Minnesota Vikings are going to bring in competition at quarterback this offseason, but who they bring in is still up in the air. Head coach Kevin O'Connell was honest about it during his end-of-season press conference.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Vikings Named Trade Candidate for $230 Million Quarterback

J.J. McCarthy started 10 games in his second season with the Minnesota Vikings. He struggled, throwing for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 72.6 passer rating.

Aaron Rodgers News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 8

Vikings Quarterback Updates on Aaron Rodgers and...Derek Carr?

The most important move the Vikings are going to make in the early portion of this offseason is to bring in a veteran quarterback who can compete with J.J.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Kirk Cousins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 8

Vikings rumors: It’s time to fire up the Kirk Cousins speculation again

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into the 2026 offseason with a clear objective to stabilize their quarterback room after a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 Quarterback Options

The Vikings’ 2026 quarterback options point toward a clear organizational pivot. Per NFL insider Diana Russini, Minnesota plans to pursue a veteran quarterback rather than fully committing to J.J.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / February 7

Vikings To Consider Wide Range Of QB Additions?

Given the way J.J. McCarthy played (when available) in 2025, the Vikings find themselves in the market for at least one notable quarterback addition. The manner in which the team goes about bringing in a new passer will make for an interesting offseason storyline.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 7

Every Vikings Free Agent and Their Odds to Return to Minnesota in 2026

The Vikings' crop of 2026 free agents isn't quite as star-studded as last year's group, which was headlined by Sam Darnold, Byron Murphy Jr., and Camryn Bynum.

Kirk Cousins News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Kirk Cousins has been linked to a surprising team

Cousins is finally expected to get his wish and land on a new team in 2026. His landing spot may bring him back to one of his former coaches.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

Report: 'All Bets Are Off' – Vikings Could Trade First-Round Bust

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had a disastrous start to his career, and the team could trade him before the start of the 2026 season. After missing his rookie season with an injury, the Michigan product entered the season under center for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.

J.J. McCarthy News / The Spun / February 7

There's An Early Favorite To Replace Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy

It's starting to sound like J.J. McCarthy won't be unquestioned starter for the Minnesota Vikings next season. McCarthy, a former top-10 pick from Michigan, struggled at times during the 2025 regular season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 6

Vikings' Aaron Jones shares advice for Steelers' Aaron Rodgers amid rumors, J.J. McCarthy comments

During a Thursday appearance on the "Nightcap" program, Jones was asked about the recent rumors that have linked Rodgers with the Vikings.

It 'wouldn't shock' NFL insider if Aaron Rodgers picked this team over Steelers

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C.J. Ham News / Pro Football Rumors / February 5

Vikings FB C.J. Ham Retires

C.J. Ham‘s NFL career has come to an end. The longtime Vikings fullback took to Instagram on Thursday to announce his retirement. Ham went undrafted in 2016, but the Duluth, Minnesota native signed with his hometown team.